Quatermass and the Pit

Quatermass and the Pit

Quatermass and the Pit

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Quatermass and the Pit

1958- 1959

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.0(21 votes)

Ended

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Mystery

Overview

A team of scientists search for the origin and purpose of a mysterious capsule found on a building site.

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BBC

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

André Morell

Professor Bernard Quatermass

André Morell

Acting

Cec Linder

Dr. Matthew Roney

Cec Linder

Acting

John Stratton

Captain Potter

John Stratton

Acting

Christine Finn

Barbara Judd

Christine Finn

Acting

Anthony Bushell

Colonel James Breen

Anthony Bushell

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